Prejudice And Racial Discrimination In America

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In the late 19th and 20th century, prejudice and discrimination played a huge role in slowing the rate of development in America. Sexism and racial discrimination were the biggest issues, and sadly both still show up in our daily lives on media and news. Society today has branched out more and allows a more open mind concept. A long time ago women 's opinion and ideas were not taken seriously. They were not considered intelligent, and the only place for a female was in the house with no voice of opinion. Racial discrimination occurs still today as well as the sexism. I feel that society has opened up their minds a little in comparison to earlier centuries. When you have prejudice and discrimination involved in society, social progress slows

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